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ELT-Lectura
ISSN : 23388560     EISSN : 25500724     DOI : -
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ELT-Lectura is a biannual publication journal published in the months of February and August; it presents articles on English Language Teaching (ELT), whether as a second, additional, or foreign language, or as an international Lingua Franca. The Journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from relevant academis dissciplines.
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An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Translating Text desi andriani
ELT-Lectura Vol. 7 No. 2 (2020): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
Publisher : Universitas Lancang Kuning

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v7i2.4714

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Translating text is look like an easy work, but it is a complicated job. A translation text may not have different meaning from the source text to the target language of the text. Translating text from Indonesia to English should not change the sense of language since our culture is different from abroad culture. Translating text from Indonesia to English is more difficult than from English to Indonesia. Since, English has grammar where grammar should not be error. Then, translator also should pay attention to word choice of English. The purposes of carrying this research are to know students’ ability in translating text and common errors made by students in translating text from English to Indonesia at English education students of UPI YPTK Padang in 2019/2020 academic year. This research was descriptive one. The sample of this research was 30 students of English study program of UPI YPTK Padang. The data were collected by using test. The result of the test showed that students had different ability in translating text. In general, students’ ability in translating text was categorized good.
Fourth Semester Students’ Reading Comprehension Ability in Narrative Text Using Online Sources of FKIP Unilak Herdi Herdi
ELT-Lectura Vol. 7 No. 2 (2020): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v7i2.4735

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Reading comprehension can be done using online sources such as internet, Narrative text can be easily obtained by students on various internet sites in the form of links that are already available. The purpose of this study was to determine the reading comprehension ability of fourth semester students of English Education Department of Universitas Lancang Kuning in narrative texts. This research is descriptive quantitative using online sources. This study used total sampling technique with 70 students who are divided into 3 classes in the English Education Department. Based on results of data analysis, it was found that the students of English Education Department had medium (10.00) ability to comprehend narrative texts. This is indicated by the fact that 24 (34.3%) of students have medium ability to comprehend narrative texts. 29 (41.4%) of students had low ability in scanning the text and mentioning the orientation. 29 (41.4%) of students had low ability in mentioning the complication of the text. 25 (35.7%) of students had low ability in determining and mentioning resolution of the text. 38 (54.3%) of students had medium ability in skimming and determining generic structure, language features, social functions of the text. So, it can be concluded that the fourth semester students’ reading comprehension ability in narrative texts was in medium category with the percentage 54.3%.
Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching English Writing Skills for Visually Impaired Students at Indonesian Special Senior High Schools Prih Febtiningsih; Ardiya; Agung Prasetyo Wibowo
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5472

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Teaching English at Indonesian special senior high schools is applied based on the curriculum determined by the government. However, there were some problems found in English language teaching for visually impaired students especially in writing. This research aimed to investigate the teachers’ challenges in teaching English writing for visually impaired students. The respondents were taken purposively, namely the English teachers at Indonesian special senior high schools for visually impaired students namely SLB Sri Mujinab, SLB Negeri Pembina and SLB Kasih Ibu. The data for the research were collected from semi-structured interview conducted to get specific information about what challenges encountered by the English teachers teaching writing skills for students with visual impairment. The challenges encountered by the teachers in teaching writing were inappropriateness of curriculum and syllabus with the students’ need, time constraint of teaching, lack of learning media, lack of teaching strategy, inappropriateness of teacher’s qualification, and students’ attitude problem. These challenges made the teachers difficult in teaching English writing. Keywords: Teaching Writing, Visual Impairment, Teachers’ Challenges, English Language Teaching
Boosting English Competency and Learning Motivation Through the Integrated Approach For Non-English Departments Students Samsul Amri; Syafrizal
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5556

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At the tertiary level, English as a General Subject supports the learning process's main course. The observations show they are not yet proficient enough to use it. It causes indisposed motivation, dearth vocabulary, low learning interest, short time allocation, and others. Therefore, the researchers provide a solution by applying the Integrated Approach. The research objectives are to determine whether the Integrated Approach can improve English competency and learning motivation, how the learners’ improvement process, and what factors influence these improvements. It is action research, which was Accounting majoring students as subjects - Islamic University of Indragiri. The data collection process used tests and questionnaires. Furthermore, the results showed an increase in their competence and motivation to learn English before and after the Integrated Approach. The improvement process covers several activities; socializing, analyzing, monitoring, guiding, and practicing. Meanwhile, the development affecting factors are internal and external factors such as learning motivation, teaching methods, and the instructors’ roles. In conclusion, the Integrated Approach application positively contributes to the learners’ learning outcomes and motivation.
Reviewing Hate Speech in Indonesian Social Media Content: Gender and Discourse Perspectives Sri Wahyuningsih
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5573

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The increased conflicts and online propaganda on social media recently have raised the negative impacts on the society such as violence and conflicts. This article mainly reviews the hate speech in Indonesian social media content viewed from the gender and discourse perspectives. Further, it explores the importance of using the language of peace on social media such as you tube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and so on as an effort to prevent the potential for conflicts. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method to describe the phenomenon of the use of hate speech and propaganda in social media. The writer collected data from a number of quotes and writing on social media particularly Facebook and Instagram containing hate speech, threats, propaganda, and incitement leading to negative reactions of the society. The result shows that women may have more preference dealing with physical appearance issues to political ones. This can be seen clearly through the comments stated by women in social media particularly Facebook. Meanwhile, men tend to have preferences on commenting political issues in social media to physical appearance. Furthermore, they dare to take a risk and power in relation with political issues. Thus, the users of social media both men and women are encouraged to be wise in using social media that can be achieved by using the language of peace to prevent the potential for online conflicts among the society.
Students’ Self-Regulated Learning in English Classroom Melda Yeni; Maizarah Maizarah; M. Ridhwan
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5596

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This paper aims to explore English students’ self-regulated learning and its factors. A quantitative survey method using total sampling techniques was administered toward 118 eleventh-grade students of SMAN 1 Tembilahan Hulu-Riau. The data were collected directly using a Likert scale questionnaire derived from a careful examination of the works of literature. The data then analyzed using a descriptive mean formula and further interpreted qualitatively to answer the formulated questions. The results showed that students’ self-regulated learning in the English classroom is at the “enough” level. This result was influenced by four factors, namely: The support of environment, technology, confidence, and a desire to learn independently.
Developing Modelling-Based Speaking Module for Informal Interaction to Support Independent Learning of Speaking Skill Ratih Laily Nurjanah; Deswandito Dwi Saptanto; Maya Kurnia Dewi
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5660

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The lack of English module in speaking skill to support the teaching and learning process becomes one of the reasons for this study to come up. Another one is the reality that now, students are expected to be able to develop themselves independently without being dependent on lecturers since the Ministry of Education issued a new curriculum of Kampus Merdeka (Independent Campus). This is such an extended period from what is being faced by the world during outbreak era where classroom activities cannot be held. This study aims to observe what kind of speaking module is needed by students and to develop a modelling-based speaking module in informal interaction to support the independent learning process. This is a research and Development method according to Borg and Gall theory with 10 steps of development. The results show students need a module that can give them examples how to pronounce words but not in form of phonetic transcription. A module is then developed containing various daily expressions accompanied by an USB flash-drive contains recordings of a native speaker giving examples or models on how to pronounce the expressions accurately. Student are expected to be able to imitate the examples whenever they need until they can produce correct pronunciation and intonation.
Using Predict-O-Gram Strategy to Improve Student’s Ability in Reading Comprehension Ratna Nery; Nyayu Yayu Suryani
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5777

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Abstract: The objective of the study was to find out whether or not there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between the students who were taught by using Predict-O-Gram Strategy and that of those who were not. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental method. The sample of the study was 54 students, which divided into two groups, namely experimental group (class VIII.B) and a control group (class VIII.C), each of them consisted of 27 students. To collect the data the written test was used in the form of multiple-choice. Before giving the test, the test was tried out to non sample students of the eighth grade students of MTs Subulussalam Kayuagung class VIII. A in order to know whether or not the test was valid and reliable for sample not. The data obtained were analyzed by t-test and the calculation was done with SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) version 20. Based on the result of independent sample t-test, It found that there was a significant difference in reading comprehension achievement between the students who were taught by using Predict-O-Gram Strategy and that of those who were not. Keywords: predict-o-gram strategy, reading comprehension
The Effectiveness of Writing Warm-Ups Strategy to Students' Writing Skill Maria Ramasari
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5897

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Writers need to have a warming up before beginning to write. It is the fundamental thing to be done by students as writers for stimulating their critical thinking. It is also useful for them to be easier in developing their ideas at writing activities. The objective of this research investigation was to find out an effectiveness of writing warm-ups strategy on students’ writing skill: report text. Research method used was pre-experimental with only one group pre-test and post-test design. Population was all the seventh grade students of SMP Negeri H. Wukirsari which consisted of 139 students. Sample was taken through cluster random sampling, and number of sample was only 28 students. Written test (report text) was given to students’ sample in collecting the data. In analyzing the data, researcher used individual score, Mastery Minimum Criteria, and matched t-test. Based on the data analysis, the students’ mean score of pre-test was 54.67 and students’ mean score of post-test was 75.10. Result of t-test was 3.88 and t-table was 1.701 since the degree of freedom significant level of it one tailed test. Hence, matched t-test was higher than t-table. For other words, it meant that alternative hypothesis was accepted, and null hypothesis was rejected. In conclusion, it was completely effective to apply writing warm-ups strategy on students’ writing skill of report text.
Students’ Speaking Anxiety in English Education Study Program Wandi Syahfutra
ELT-Lectura Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): ELT-Lectura Studies and Perspective in English Language Teaching
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31849/elt-lectura.v8i1.5920

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This study explores speaking anxiety: the identification of speaking anxiety in English education study program. Using a mixed methods approach, this research selected two different categories, students studying in English Education Department private university and those studying in English Education Department in public university as research participants. The findings suggest that the main factors of speaking anxiety causes at public university were essentially affected by nervousness and idea delivery. Nevertheless, English students in private university claimed that their dominant cause is rooted from self-confidence; considering mistakes and lecturers’ attitude during English speaking performance. This research is beneficial in enriching literature in the scope of English education department, especially in Indonesia and others state adopting English as foreign language. It is crucial to note that students’ voice is worth to listen, as a reflection for English teachers or lecturers identifying their students’ speaking anxiety to apply appropriate and a more effective learning method.

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